Buddy Guy

Australian blues artist Michael Charles is coming to Reserve 22 in Glen Ellyn at 7 p.m. July 4. The bluesman is using his concerts as an opportunity to share his life story with the audience. "I'm just really at home playing my music," said Charles. He was initially invited to the United States from Australia by Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy, who has influenced Charles to work further on his musical career and eventually live and work in America. He has been nominated for seven Grammy awards. Over the years, Charles has performed with Buddy Guy, Phil Guy, James Cotton, Eddy Clearwater, Junior Wells, and George Baze and did...

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